Library Assistant

Make a difference at one of Florida's premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly's deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.JOB TITLE Library Assistant JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Serves as a technical assistant and general support in the Florida Poly Library, including the MakerSpace Lab and FIPRI Library. Performs clerical duties including filing, mailing, management of library materials, copy cataloging, handling interlibrary loans (ILL), helping library users, and supporting the MakerSpace Lab. Performs operational and administrative support directly to department supervisors or individuals following the standards and procedures of the job/unit. JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works at the library desk. Assists library users in accessing library services and materials.
• Helps with the organization of information in digital formats.
• Assist with planning, organization, and implementation of library and Makerspace events and programming.
• Manages study room check in process.
• Assists with maintenance of Digital Commons and Lib Guide collections.
• Performs basic cataloging and technical services duties including copy cataloging and updating holdings.
• Processes interlibrary loan transactions, including requesting loans and processing loan requests from other libraries, searching library catalogs, preparing items for mailing, courier, etc.
• Processes interlibrary loan materials.
• Maintains statistics of library usage. Supports the administrative staff with library accounts and purchases Manages files and records of invoices, receipts, and other library activities.
• Processes interlibrary loan transactions, including requesting loans and processing loan requests from other libraries, searching library catalogs, preparing items for mailing, courier, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be honest and dependable.
• Display empathy and positive regard for others.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Attention to detail and self-starting initiative.
• Ability to follow specific written and oral directions.
• Give excellent customer service by acting with integrity, responsibility, and courtesy.
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English.
• Previous proctoring or teaching experience desired, but not required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma.
• This is an entry level position, no prior work experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 1 to 3 years of experience preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. evenings and/or weekends may be required.

EXPECTED STARTING SALARY: $23.22 - $24.52 hourly

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position is open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS: In addition to completing the online application, all Applicants are required to upload the following as an attachment to the application (preferably in PDF format):

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References and their contact information

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.

Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

RETIREMENT

Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future. Click here for more information.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS

• Perks and Discounts
• Annual Leave
  • To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008.
• Sick Leave
  • Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program.
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.